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Organizing (IT) control and strengthening assurance in ESG reporting

June 2026 - Europe’s sustainability rulebook continues to evolve with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) “Omnibus” adjustments. Timelines are shifting, scope changes...

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Data & Analytics

ir. Niek de Jong et al.

Mastering IT SAP integration in M&A: recommended best practices for success

March 2026 - In today’s fast-paced business environment, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common strategies for companies looking to expand their market reach,...

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Business & IT Value

Willem Venter MBA et al.

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September 2025 - It is almost inevitable to use the term AI in any publication, marketing brochure, press release or investor event. On...

drs. ing. Ronald Koorn RE CIPP/E

Will professional magazines survive AI?

August 2025 - Magazines have existed for more than 350 years. In the business world, they have played a pivotal role in informing...

drs. ing. Ronald Koorn RE CIPP/E

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December 2024 - Writing editorials is probably the most ungrateful task of an Editor-in-Chief. Would anyone miss the editorial when it’s absent? As...

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Navigating the next phase of the Digital Services Act: audits, Codes of Conduct, guidelines, and enforcement actions

February 2026 - The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation designed to create a safer and more transparent online environment. The...

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Audit & Assurance

Governance Risk & Compliance

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Vangjel Gjorgjiev LL.M.

, Manon van Rietschoten MSc RE RA, Digital MBA

, Kay de Vries

Serap Tutkun et al.

The true cost of cutting corners: why regulatory compliance should be a priority

January 2026 - In today’s complex regulatory environment, companies face increasing pressure to comply with a myriad of laws and regulations. This article...

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Governance Risk & Compliance

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Rebecca Kozlowski

, Serap Tutkun

Kevin Bankersen MSc et al.

A quality model for custom software systems supporting portfolio management

January 2026 - Effective management of a custom system and efficient use of available resources require insight into its various, largely technical, aspects....

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Digital / IT Transformation

Authors:

Kevin Bankersen MSc

, Drs. Joost Koedijk CISA CISM

Alex van der Harst et al.

The International Digital Reporting Standard in the Netherlands

September 2025 - In this article, we outline the contours of the NOREA International Digital Reporting Standard (IDRS), formerly known as the NOREA...

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Governance Risk & Compliance

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Alex van der Harst

, Mariska de Kort

, Ronald van Langen

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AI Assurance strategies for black box models: how auditors should be ready for the AI Act

September 2025 - AI systems need to be safe, reliable, and trustworthy, and their operation needs to be explainable. However, although the AI...

Pieter van Houten MSc RE CISA et al.

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Audit & Assurance

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Pieter van Houten MSc RE CISA

, Frank van Praat MA MSc RE

Ben Raskin Scheuten, MEng

Securing the smart future: the need for product security

August 2025 - Smart devices are everywhere: in homes, offices, and critical infrastructure. Each connection introduces risk; each vulnerability invites attack. The European...

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Cyber Security & Privacy

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Ben Raskin Scheuten, MEng

Swatantra Kumar, M. Tech

Low-Code, high impact: the new frontier of AI accessibility

July 2025 - AI is no longer confined to research labs or elite developer teams – it’s now a strategic imperative across industries....

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Business & IT Value

Digital / IT Transformation

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Swatantra Kumar, M. Tech

Becoming a data hero: a non-programmer’s journey to mastering data

May 2025 - In today’s data-centric world, professionals across all fields are expected to make data-driven decisions. But what if you’re not a...

Alwin Lijdsman MSc RA

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Data & Analytics

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Alwin Lijdsman MSc RA

Unveiling the potential of machine learning-driven asset management

May 2025 - Learn about the ongoing impact of cutting-edge work leveraging machine learning models for asset management within the Dutch railway network....

Joe F. Juffermans PhD et al.

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Data & Analytics

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Job Wegman

, Redmer Bertens PhD

, Joe F. Juffermans PhD

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Olga Kulikova MSc et al.

The new face of digital architecture: the driving force of digital transformation

January 2025 - In an anti-fragile world, digital architects play a pivotal role in enabling organizations to thrive amidst rapid change and complexity....

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Digital / IT Transformation

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Olga Kulikova MSc

, Christian Siegers

Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders

December 2024 - Considering the fact that in the last couple of years more and more European countries are faced with the growth...

Mark Scheurwater MSc

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Mark Scheurwater MSc

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